I love Thai as well
Ok, people, start speaking up. Do I focus on Thai, and find a place that 'X' can fit, is a reasonable distance, and has good food? I need a good idea of how many X equates to.
There are several Thai places within 5 miles of my house. I've tried 4 of them. I liked them all. In the list above is Siri's, which is about 3 miles the Bridge to philly where we can followup on the high end beer reguests. Siri's focuses on the French aspect. But I'm not sure on size.
There's another one on the Cherry Hill / Marlton border, abdout 5 miles down rt 70, that I've gone to several times recently. I'd say would could gather a crowd there nicely. Crispy duck is very good. Something blossom, I'll track it down.
Bangcok City is around the corner from me as well. Geiw grob and Miew Grob are quite good, the glass rolls are wonders, and the pressed duck is very good. A bit smaller than the other 2, but I've seen them accomodate a decent crown with notice.
For Bionerd Thai offers vegetarian. For me, I get variety of sweet and spicy appetizers and then the crispy duck, followed by sweet desert.
Siri's has a liquor license, which means food more expensive, and no (or frowned upon) byob. The food itself might be a notch above the others, but at this level we are splitting hairs. The others are byob and have less "atmosphere".
Beep - you got any closer suggestions?